Über
Example: Das Bild hängt über dem Sofa im Wohnzimmer.
Definition
"Über" is a German preposition and prefix meaning 'above,' 'over,' or 'across.' It is used to indicate spatial relations, such as something being physically above another object, as in the phrase 'Das Bild hängt über dem Sofa im Wohnzimmer' (The picture hangs above the sofa in the living room).
Etymology
The word "über" comes from Old High German 'ubar,' which has roots in Proto-Germanic '*uberi.' It is related to English words like 'over' and 'upper.' Did you know? The word "über" gained popular cultural usage in English to describe something as 'super' or 'extreme,' reflecting its original meaning of 'above' or 'beyond.'
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"Über" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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